7mm Kelly Bray

Paul Cambridge

Western Thunderer
Nice to see some of your lovely work. I built Carriage and Wagon's West Country class, well I used some of the parts.

The main problem with this kit were the etches for the cab which required modifications for it all to look right.

It’s a rare prototype and I’ve not seen many 7mm models either for real or on the web.

One was tried unsuccessfully on the Callington Branch. More than likely it was in poor condition so that Barnstaple or Plymouth Friary could afford to lend it out.
 

Peter Cross

Western Thunderer
I think Carriage and Wagon's kits were a mixed batch, something like Ace are now.

Chris we'll soon get you getting rid GW thingies.
 

Paul Cambridge

Western Thunderer
Lovely stuff, Paul.

Whilst I do not model in 7mm the look of the locos in particular is just right.

Rob.

Thank you Rob. I’ve seen your ‘Sheep sagas’ and am impressed with what you achieve with RTR equipment, lifting it well above the familiar.

A cracking little layout. We obviously have similar tastes LSWR all the way.
Colin

Thanks Colin. Though as I alluded to Peter, I do have some GWR locos and stock, which run when nobody else is looking (Rule 1 etc). Well they would run if the model was not all packed up ready to move. There’s no point in unpacking it as the heavy duty tri-wall cardboard is stapled to the wooden frame. Also a small part of the track work which ran through a partition wall has been completely lifted, never to return.
 

NHY 581

Western Thunderer
Thank you Rob. I’ve seen your ‘Sheep sagas’ and am impressed with what you achieve with RTR equipment, lifting it well above the familiar.


Very kind of you Paul. As you may have noticed, I may well be trying to do something similar with some bigger RTR stuff..........


Rob.
 

Paul Cambridge

Western Thunderer
Very kind of you Paul. As you may have noticed, I may well be trying to do something similar with some bigger RTR stuff..........


Rob.
I hope you enjoy your adventure with the larger scale. It’s 30 years last month since I moved up in scale and I never regretted it. As Chris as mentioned on your thread, one is more focused with ones purchases, so it need not cost more than 4mm.

PS. Beware anyone who invites you around to see their 16mm scale garden railway; that can be expensive........:rolleyes:
 

Paul Cambridge

Western Thunderer
As mentioned above, I also have GWR models and these reflect my interest in the west country.

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I like small Prarie tanks. Rather than go for the common 45xx type, I elected to build a 44xx. 4407 is seen as running in 1947/8 when allocated to Laira. Built from a Malcolm Mitchell kit, on the whole it went together well. The main issue were packing errors by JLTRT with respect to some of the castings. I made the cylinder assembly removable, in order to be able to fit and remove the front drivers.

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I do like small Prairies, so when the opportunity arose to purchase a 2nd hand Springside 45xx, I snapped it up. The was a construction error on the body; the bunker top lamp bracket protector was fitted the wrong way around. I also resprayed the body. The chassis was subject to a rebuild, by using the JLTRT details kit and Keykits milled coupling rods. The livery reflects photos taken by H. C. Casserley at Wadebridge in 1948. Technically 4526 should be a SBZ engine at this time, but I re-allocated here to PZ for personal reasons.

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1466 is a Tower Models body, married to a Slaters chassis. The body was OK, but need work to add detail and correct some errors. The original chassis was quite frankly awful, so I replaced it completely. Circa 1949, 1488 was a NA engine and was photographed on the Ashburton branch, but no doubt was to be seen at Mortenhampstead and Brixham as well.

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8729 was another 2nd hand purchase. It's an Underhill kit. Details was added to the body and the chassis was stripped down for remedial work to some minor damage and a full repaint.
 

Peter Cross

Western Thunderer
Nice models paul. The lustre on the Mitchell is partially to my liking.
Nothing wrong with second hand purchases it's a good way to increase stock with breaking the bank. I have a few.
 

Paul Cambridge

Western Thunderer
Having packed up most of our possessions for a house move, which then all fell through, I unpacked the modelling workbench tools so that I could work on some 'quick' projects to preserve my sanity.
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SR Meat Van (Parkside Dundas). Built as per the instructions, except that one of the axleboxes was missing off the sprue. As I bought the kit second hand, supposedly untouched, I was forced to make a replacement. 13 small pieces of plastikard later..... :thumbs: To be honest, I don't think it was pillaged from the kit as the little plastic bag was all sealed up with looked like the original Sellotape.

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I'm a glutton for punishment. Having built a Slaters' Tank Wagon kit about 25 years ago, I am building another one. Again a second hand untouched purchase. To be honest, this model has its tricky and frustrating moments. The etched joggled V hangers are fragile and don't fit in the solebar channel. Like #1, I broke one again. I remembered from first time that the tank does not sit in the end cradles, as the mouldings are slightly wrong. On #1, I broke one of the end stanchions :headbang: before I realised what was wrong. This time, I remembered what to expect and a lot of scraping with a Swann Morton No 10 blade solved the error. The tank is a pain to make and the top 1/3 took a lot of adjustment to make it fit. More photos to follow of progress.
 
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Paul Cambridge

Western Thunderer
Nice models paul. The lustre on the Mitchell is partially to my liking.
Nothing wrong with second hand purchases it's a good way to increase stock with breaking the bank. I have a few.

I mistakenly view 2nd hand purchases as a 'quick' path to increasing my stock. I always seem to have to undertake a fair amount of remedial work to bring it up to my standard. (Note that last comment does NOT apply to the GWR MOGO I bought off you Peter!! :thumbs:)

I have a pair of 2nd hand scratchbuilt LSWR Vans in the cupboard. On closer inspection, both have RCH axleboxes rather than LSWR ones. Also one has the brakes the wrong way around: push the lever down, the brakes come off. I fear severe damage would occur if I attempted to correct these errors and I only have two sets of ABS W irons / axleboxes in stock anyway. These are reserved for my own scratch-building projects. The jury's out on the way forward on these two.
 

Pencarrow

Western Thunderer
As mentioned above, I also have GWR models and these reflect my interest in the west country.

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I like small Prarie tanks. Rather than go for the common 45xx type, I elected to build a 44xx. 4407 is seen as running in 1947/8 when allocated to Laira. Built from a Malcolm Mitchell kit, on the whole it went together well. The main issue were packing errors by JLTRT with respect to some of the castings. I made the cylinder assembly removable, in order to be able to fit and remove the front drivers.

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I do like small Prairies, so when the opportunity arose to purchase a 2nd hand Springside 45xx, I snapped it up. The was a construction error on the body; the bunker top lamp bracket protector was fitted the wrong way around. I also resprayed the body. The chassis was subject to a rebuild, by using the JLTRT details kit and Keykits milled coupling rods. The livery reflects photos taken by H. C. Casserley at Wadebridge in 1948. Technically 4526 should be a SBZ engine at this time, but I re-allocated here to PZ for personal reasons.

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1466 is a Tower Models body, married to a Slaters chassis. The body was OK, but need work to add detail and correct some errors. The original chassis was quite frankly awful, so I replaced it completely. Circa 1949, 1488 was a NA engine and was photographed on the Ashburton branch, but no doubt was to be seen at Mortenhampstead and Brixham as well.

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8729 was another 2nd hand purchase. It's an Underhill kit. Details was added to the body and the chassis was stripped down for remedial work to some minor damage and a full repaint.

Some very nice stock there Paul (even though it's the lesser company). That said Pencarrow will also eventually feature a 1366, 45xx and 8750. All local engines like yours.
 

Peter Cross

Western Thunderer
I always look at price when buying second hand. Working on the principal that with my input I end up with a cheap but very good product. This way you can get some really cheap stock. The MR 1262 I need to paint. Was a right mess but the wheels cost what I paid for it. I got a badly built Slater's kit with them.
 

Pencarrow

Western Thunderer
I mistakenly view 2nd hand purchases as a 'quick' path to increasing my stock. I always seem to have to undertake a fair amount of remedial work to bring it up to my standard. (Note that last comment does NOT apply to the GWR MOGO I bought off you Peter!! :thumbs:)

I have a pair of 2nd hand scratchbuilt LSWR Vans in the cupboard. On closer inspection, both have RCH axleboxes rather than LSWR ones. Also one has the brakes the wrong way around: push the lever down, the brakes come off. I fear severe damage would occur if I attempted to correct these errors and I only have two sets of ABS W irons / axleboxes in stock anyway. These are reserved for my own scratch-building projects. The jury's out on the way forward on these two.

It is a bit of a lottery buying 2nd hand kit built stock. Not sure I'd be brave enough to buy without seeing a loco in the flesh and seeing it run. Not generally a problem for the more skilled though.
 

Paul Cambridge

Western Thunderer
I’ve only bought one item unseen (except for photos on the web), which was Peter’ MOGO, which is 5 star. Every thing else was viewed in person before purchase and I only have myself to blame for not spotting the faults. I’d seen the 45xx run, but the chassis work was very much an upgrade I would have undertaken if I had bought the kit new. The 57xx was in early Collett livery, so the work was to bring it up to 1940s condition and repair the fragile brake gear, which was easy. Both the 45 and the 57 ran well on purchase, which was a must. As my 7mm stock boxes are full to bursting, I don’t think I’m in the 7mm second hand market now.
 

simond

Western Thunderer
Some twenty years back, I was extremely lucky. A chap living about 2 miles from my place put a whole BLT’s worth of stock up for sale. I was there in about 6 minutes & bought the lot for the asking price which from memory was £400. I got a stack of untouched kits; a brass autocoach, about 8 Peco & Slaters wagons including a siphon & a toad, a Springside 48/14xx and an Acorn 57xx.

Some you win...

Best
Simon
 

Peter Cross

Western Thunderer
Some twenty years back, I was extremely lucky. A chap living about 2 miles from my place put a whole BLT’s worth of stock up for sale. I was there in about 6 minutes & bought the lot for the asking price which from memory was £400. I got a stack of untouched kits; a brass autocoach, about 8 Peco & Slaters wagons including a siphon & a toad, a Springside 48/14xx and an Acorn 57xx.

Some you win...

Best
Simon

Nice little haul.
 

Peter Cross

Western Thunderer
Paul I wish I had enough stock. I need more ex LSWR 5 planks, it seems that the gas works had the coal delivered in them rather than high sided. Also I have no LSWR covered goods. I may have to do some myself.
 
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